Echocardiogram Technician Registered - Cardiology General

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Cardiovascular and Bariatric Services, the Echocardiogram Technician Registered is responsible for performing various non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and functions. The technician is expected to function in an expedient and professional manner and to display positive behavior when interacting with patients, family members, physicians and co-workers.

Responsibilities:

Performs echocardiograms as per departmental policy and procedure and in a professional manner:

• Uses AIDET; introduces self, calls patient by name and makes comfortable with surroundings.
• Competently performs echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler and color flow mapping per physician order for both outpatients and inpatients of all ages.
• Utilizes sonicated contrast as directed and within the guidelines of the ACC and the ASE.
• Assists with Transesophageal Echocardio...